Sunday, April 20, 2008

Today begins the countdown to my trip to the hospital. We've been busy getting things in order so when I come home, I can rest and recover in a fairly soothing environment (hey, I have two teens...that's as good as I can get it!).

But I'm reading and storing up reviews for you while I'm recuperating, so don't think I don't care about you:-) There will be plenty of new things in the coming days ahead...an exclusive interview, some blog tours, and of course, new reviews to read!

My surgery is at 8:30 AM (PST) tomorrow morning (Monday, April 21st). I would appreciate you keeping me lifted up in prayer. Specifically, that the IV procedure wouldn't be horrific (as it usually is for me), and that all goes smoothly.

Should things go as expected, I will be home by tomorrow afternoon, and back online within a week. I'm lining up books for review while I recover for the next two months (ahhhh...nothing to do but read:-), so be planning on lots from me!

Plus, my subscriber giveaway is still going on until May 1st, and I'm cooking up another HUGE giveaway during the month of May as well. So, hopefully you won't miss me too much!

Thanks to all who've emailed me and encouraged me. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, but I'm not fearful (well, except for that stupid IV!). Feel free to email me during the week...just be patient if you're wanting a response.

Deena, I can relate to your concern about IVs. Don't know why I feel that way. I have good veins and there's never been difficulty getting the IV in, but it just creeps me out. So I will definitely say a prayer for you! God can handle all your fears!

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